Cimicifuga Racemosa (black cohosh)
Actaea racemosa
The top remedy for angina marked by a sensation of the chest being gripped or squeezed in a vice, with pains that dart across the chest or shoot from the chest into the left arm. Often suited to those whose heart symptoms are accompanied by a heavy, aching feeling in the chest, trembling weakness, and agitation or low spirits.
Key indications
- Best for: Top remedy for angina; a squeezed, vice-like grip in the chest and darting pains
- Pains shoot from the chest into the left arm
- Heavy, aching chest sensation with trembling weakness
- Heart complaints accompanied by agitation or low spirits
Cold, damp weather, emotional stress, motion, menstruation
Warmth, rest, quiet, open air
30C twice daily. Seek immediate emergency care if chest pain is new, severe, or lasts more than a few minutes, or occurs with shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, or fainting.
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General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.